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How to Contact an Inmate at Facility
This facility uses JailATM for most of the ways families stay connected: bail payments, account deposits, and video calls. Personal mail goes through a central processing system, so it helps to understand how that works before you send anything.
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How to Send Money to Facility
Sending money is usually straightforward once you know which deposit methods the facility accepts. Here are the supported options and the simplest way to complete a deposit without surprises.
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In-Person Visits Suspended at St. Charles County DOC — How to Use Video Visitation and What Attorney Visits Mean
Planning to visit someone at St. Charles County DOC? The rules have changed. As of March 22, 2025, in-person personal visits are suspended due to renovations. Video visitation is now the main option for families, though attorney visits continue as usual.
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Visitation
- All in-person personal visits were suspended starting March 22, 2025 because of renovations.
- The Jail ATM website can be used to place bail, add funds to inmate accounts, and access video call services.
- A Jail ATM kiosk in the Corrections lobby lets visitors add funds to an inmate account but it does not dispense cash.
Communication
- Jail ATM can be used to add funds to inmate accounts and to access video call services.
- Phone calls from incarcerated people are outgoing only and may be collect, debit, or prepaid.
- Phone, video, and electronic communications are recorded and monitored.
Sending Money
- Family and friends may deposit money to an inmate’s account via the jail lobby ATM or online at the JailATM website.
- Deposits to inmate accounts incur a processing fee and the lobby kiosk does not dispense funds.
- The facility no longer accepts mailed money orders for credit; mailed money orders are placed in the inmate’s property or returned to the sender.
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Topic Overviews
Visitation
Visiting at St. Charles County DOC looks different right now. All in-person personal visits were suspended starting March 22, 2025 due to renovations, so check for updates before making travel plans. Instead, the facility directs families to remote options through Jail ATM. You can use the Jail ATM website to access video call services and add funds to an inmate account. There's also a Jail ATM kiosk in the Corrections lobby for adding funds (it does not dispense cash). Attorneys can visit clients without a prior appointment but must present proper credentials on arrival. For standard visiting steps, be ready to submit any required application, wait for approval before scheduling, arrive early, and expect ID checks and screening.
Read full guideCommunication
St. Charles County DOC offers several ways to stay in touch: phone calls, video visits, electronic messaging, and traditional mail. Most communication services run through third-party vendors, so you'll need to create an account and register before scheduling remote visits. Phone calls are typically outgoing only (collect, debit, or prepaid), and all phone, video, and electronic communications are recorded and monitored. Jail ATM can be used to add funds to an incarcerated person's account and, where supported, to access video call services. Vendors, service availability, and funding methods can vary, so check the facility's official pages for the exact vendor and steps. If Securepak is used for deposits, their customer service number is 1-800-546-6283.
Read full guideSending Money
To add money to an inmate's account at St. Charles County DOC, you can use the facility lobby ATM or deposit online through the JailATM website. Every deposit comes with a processing fee, and the lobby kiosk cannot give cash back, so plan your payment amount accordingly. Don't mail money orders. The facility no longer credits mailed money orders to inmate accounts. They'll either be placed in the inmate's property or returned to the sender. Timing matters if you're trying to cover commissary or other needs quickly. Kiosk and card transactions typically post fast, while mailed deposits generally take a few business days to process.
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Showing 6 of 9Are in-person visits at St. Charles County DOC currently suspended?
Yes. All in-person personal visits were suspended starting March 22, 2025 due to renovations.
VisitationHow can I visit an inmate by video or add money to their account?
Use the Jail ATM website to access video call services and add funds to an inmate account. You can also add funds at the Jail ATM kiosk in the Corrections lobby, but it does not dispense cash.
VisitationCan attorneys visit inmates at St. Charles County DOC without scheduling a visit?
Yes. Attorneys can visit clients without an appointment but must present proper credentials on arrival.
VisitationHow do I add money for an inmate's calls or video visits at St. Charles County DOC?
Use Jail ATM to add funds to inmate accounts and, where available, access video call services. If calling or video runs through a separate vendor, you'll need an account with that vendor. Fund it directly or follow the vendor's directions for debit minutes purchased through commissary or a kiosk.
CommunicationAre inmate phone and video calls recorded or monitored at St. Charles County DOC?
Yes. Phone, video, and electronic communications are typically recorded and monitored by the facility or the vendor.
CommunicationDo I need to register before scheduling a remote video visit with an inmate?
Yes. Remote visits generally require vendor registration, a government ID upload, a recent headshot, and approval before you can schedule a video visit.
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Did You Know?
All in-person personal visits at St. Charles County DOC (MO) were suspended starting March 22, 2025 because of renovations. If you had a visit scheduled, contact the facility or check their official updates for the latest information.
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